Senior System Architect, GPU at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, AI, Accelerated ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields (or equivalent experience)
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in GPU or CPU System Architecture development
  • Proficiency in data analysis (Python, Excel) to correlate configuration changes with performance metrics
  • Deep understanding of accelerated computing and AI data center requirements and tradeoffs, including performance bottlenecks, TCO, Power Delivery Network (PDN), DC Networking, etc
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, distributed team

Responsibilities

  • Develop GPU architecture innovations and improvements, optimizing along the axes of scalability/modularity, performance and power efficiency, area, yield, effort, and schedule
  • Benchmark GPU configurations (core count, memory and interconnect bandwidth) employing advanced packaging; identify optimal designs for future data center workloads
  • Develop and enhance architecture analysis infrastructure, including performance simulators, testbench components and analysis tools, to evaluate configurations under different constraints
  • Implement and maintain high-level functional and performance models
  • Analyze application workloads and performance simulation results to identify areas of architecture improvements
  • Document architecture specifications; work with ASIC design, software, and VLSI teams to review and explore trade-offs, define solutions, and track progress
  • Collaborate with other functional teams (Design, Floorplan, Packaging and Systems Engineering, etc) to validate packaging choices against performance, cost, and scalability targets

Skills

GPU Architecture
CPU Architecture
System Architecture
Performance Simulation
ASIC Design
VLSI
Python
Data Analysis
Excel
Benchmarking

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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